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    Balu vs. Smoky Graze

    Balu by Gabar bottle

    Balu

    Gabar
    Eau de Parfum2025
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Smoky Graze rates higher with the community, while Balu wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Balu vs. Smoky Graze
    BaluSmoky Graze
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20252025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerEzra-Lloyd JacksonTruong Chieu Sy
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Balu

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Cacao
    Soft Spicy
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Floral

    Smoky Graze

    Coffee
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Rose
    Cacao
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Honey

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Blackcurrant LeafDates
    CoffeeCinnamon
    Heart
    CocoaCondensed MilkMolasses
    RoseCocoaHoneyAlmond
    Base
    VanillaTonka Bean
    SuedeVanillaAmberPraline

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Balu vs. Smoky Graze
    BaluSmoky Graze
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Balu leans fully into its dessert fantasy. No apology, no restraint, just cocoa and condensed milk doing exactly what they promise. The synthetic undertow some reviewers mention?Balu
    Smoky Graze threads rose and cocoa through the coffee bean, creating something more nuanced than the typical heavy or bitter coffee fragrance. This approach makes it wearable for people who'd.Smoky Graze